Josh Tarling Claims UAE Tour Stage 2 Time Trial Victory

Josh Tarling of Ineos Grenadiers emerged victorious in the Stage 2 time trial of the UAE Tour, clocking a remarkable 12:55 over the 12.2 km course to claim the lead in the overall standings. The 21-year-old Welsh cyclist finished 13 seconds ahead of Stefan Bissegger and 18 seconds faster than three-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar. Tarling's performance was particularly impressive given the windy conditions, which he described as creating a challenging two-part race. This victory marks Tarling's first win of the 2025 season and solidifies his position at the top of the general classification, as he also leads the points and youth classifications. Following this triumph, the competition advances to Stage 3, which concludes at the summit of Jebel Jais, where Tarling hopes to maintain his lead. The win has revitalized the morale of the Ineos Grenadiers team after a streak of bad luck.